My Picks: Frankie Editor Shannon Jenkins' picks
We reached out to Frankie Magazine’s editor Shannon Jenkins to give her top picks of the festival.
When she’s not busy wrangling words at Frankie, editor Shannon Jenkins is dreaming up new ideas, steering the mag in fun directions, and uncovering creative people, places and things. She’s a fan of loud gigs, early morning strolls, and a cheese platter.
We couldn’t wait to hear what her top 5 festival picks would be.
Catching a Whiff
A guided walk-and-sniff tour through a lush farm? Sign me up! Nosing your way through The Falls Farm – which is nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and utilises sustainable growing practices – sounds like a top-notch way to spend a Sunday.
Alex Hines: Girl Culture
Brissie comedian Alex Hines’ new show, Girl Culture, has been described as “a Lynchian fever dream”. That, and the knowledge that she’ll be donning a Diet Coke costume at some point during the show, has me hooked. I reckon we’re in for a giggle.
Queer PowerPoint
The hours spent doomscrolling on TikTok are worth it when you come across one of those PowerPoint Party videos. If you’re unfamiliar, there’s been a trend where friendship groups get together and show each other their PowerPoint presentations on funny or obscure topics. For Horizon, a bunch of queer artists are presenting 10-minute lectures about whatever they please – so long as they do so using PowerPoint. It sounds like a bloody fun time, if you ask me.
Skywhales Across Australia
I would pay good money to see artist Patricia Piccinini’s iconic Skywhales (which are gigantic hot air balloons in the form of whale-like creatures that have many dangling tits) float through the sky. But you could do it for free! Don’t miss this momentous occasion.
Full Flower Moon Band
My greatest joy in life is stomping around and singing at the top of my lungs to live music, so I simply have to recommend local psych-rock group Full Flower Moon Band. I’d love to spend an evening rocking out to their groovy, crunchy tunes.
Horizon 2025 takes place from 02-11 May.
You’ll find live music in unexpected places, dance that moves you, art and technology, exhibitions and installations, events for the whole family, bespoke food experiences, and more — with over 50 events across 10 locations there is plenty to discover.